The 1911s were designed as a combat weapon. Especially loose fitting parts so that they wouldn't jam or fail to function when dirty and gritty. They were never intended to be target pistols. As many here have said, with the right parts they can be made to be very accurate but stock out of the box I wouldn't even think they would make the top ten. The most accurate I have ever shot of just common everyday pistols out of the box would be any of the Ruger Standard or Mark series semi autos. My sig P226 wasn't any slouch either.